Flooding and mudslides have stranded hundreds of people in scenic hot springs and hiking areas in central Japan, while rescue workers searched on Thursday for more people missing in the disaster that ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly 60 dead as Japan battered by more heavy rain, floods
A vehicle and a tree can be seen on their sides following heavy rain in Hita, Oita prefecture, southern Japan on Wednesday. Floodwaters flowed down streets in southern Japanese towns hit by heavy ... ( read original story ...)
Rain pounds central Japan as 61 feared dead in south
Japan issued fresh landslide and flooding warnings Wednesday as torrential rain moved over the centre of the country and the death toll from days of downpours rose to 54. Heavy rains that began early ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to tighten state lending for overseas coal power stations: Nikkei
Japan will cut state-backed financing and other support for overseas coal-fired power plants by tightening the lending criteria for projects after facing criticism over its policy on the dirtiest ... ( read original story ...)
Dream11 Fantasy NPB: BayStars at Carp
This matchup between the Carp and the BayStars seem to have a clear favorite on paper, as the BayStars have been one of the best teams in the Central League; at least after the first few weeks, they ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 0.02 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 0.02 percent at 22,442.30 on Thursday, while the broader Topix shed 0.09 percent at 1,555.85. T ... ( read original story ...)
Zozo, Suntory Among Potential Nikkei 225 FamilyMart Replacements
Investors could soon be looking at not just one, but two new companies to join Japan’s blue-chip index.Trading house Itochu Corp. on Wednesday announced plans to make its convenience store chain ... ( read original story ...)
FamilyMart Buyout to Open Yet Another New Slot on Nikkei 225
FamilyMart is a member of the “Consumer Goods” sector, which includes not only retail but also fishery, foods, and services. Nikkei typically chooses the most liquid stock in ... ( read original story ...)
Mexico Cases Jump by Record; Tokyo to Support Bars: Virus Update
Mexico reported its biggest daily jump in infections, as the coronavirus pandemic ravages the Americas. Tokyo’s government will subsidize bars and clubs that are forced to close because of the ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Cases Top 3 Million; Tokyo to Support Bars: Virus Update
Tokyo’s government will subsidize bars and clubs that are forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak, a report said. The U.S. surpassed 3 million infections, representing more than a quarter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s machinery orders tick up, signals resilience in capital spending
Japan's machinery orders unexpectedly rose in May, offering policymakers some comfort capital expenditure has held up despite the hit to corporate profits from the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
These 11 people should grow from rich to richer if Palantir has a successful IPO
Many of Palantir's founders and directors are already wealthy people. But they stand to gain even more should investors love Palantir's IPO. ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks teeter on edge of fresh turbulence
TOKYO -- The Nikkei Stock Average has seesawed in a narrow ... pandemic have often provided opportunities for buying Japanese blue chips. Yet foreign investors seem to be hesitating. ( read original story ...)
Japan battered by more heavy rain, floods; 58 dead
Pounding rain that already caused deadly floods in southern Japan was moving northeast Wednesday, battering large areas of Japan's main island, swelling more rivers, triggering mudslides and ... ( read original story ...)
Open just 3 weeks, Dallas Japanese sandwich spot already flooded with business
Earlier this year, they had a brilliant idea for a restaurant. They were just waiting on the right time to open. And then, coronavirus happened. ( read original story ...)
Japan Sinks: 2020 Arrives at Either the Best or Worst Time
Japan Sinks: 2020 is a powerful and brilliant series, but it's perfectly understandable if you're not ready for it. ( read original story ...)